SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1830, 16 August 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Rennard celebrated tlieir golden wedding on Monday, having been married at Goodwood in 18G3. Mr. Konnard was tho first white male tarn in Otago. His parents arrived from England via Australia in 1840. In tlio year following Mr. Konnard was tarn at Waikouaiti. Ho resided in that neighbourhood with his parents umtil his marriage, when ho set up house for himself in tho same locality. Later ho residod at Shag Valley and Goodwood. In 1875 ho moved with his family to Waimato, and with the ■ xceplion of a brief rosidonco at Auckland, Mr.

and Mrs. Konnard havo lived thero over sineo. Mrs. Kennard arrived in Dunodin with her parents in tho Ajax in 1818. Mr. and Mrs, Kennard reared a family of 11 Children, and havo 29 grandchildren. A Handkerchief Tea. Miss Daisy Suckling, whoso marringe is to tako placo shortly, was tlio guest of honour at a "handkorchief" tea given by Mrs. Baldey and Mrs. Butler, of Tho Terraco. Songs contributed by Madame Groomo and Miss Batten, and recitations by Master Leonard Power were much enjoyed by the guests. An amusing competition was won by Miss Vickernmn. Mrs.

Baldey wore pastel blue charmeuse with gold embroideries, and Mrs. Butler was in a nnVy tailored costume. Tho guest of tho afternoon was in grey, with a violet hat and black fox furs. A Euchre Party. The ladies in chargo of the refreshment stall in connection with tho forthcoming Boys' Institute Bazaar are actively bestirring themselves, and are organising a series of entertainments for tho benefit of their stall, of which Mrs. J. P. Luke, the Mayoress, is convener. On Thursday evening a ouchro party, arranged by Miss Bock (secretary of tho stall), Miss dark, Miss' M'Lcan (treasure)]'), Miss Powell, mid Miss Sidey, for tho bpnefit of t'heir department, was held at tho residence of Mrs. Wilson, of Mein.Street, who most/kindly placed her house at their disposal. Many pcoplo wero present, and fully twenty-two tables wero used for play, somo of tlio games being very exciting. Miss Philp was the winner of tlio Indies' prize, and Mr. Boil of tlio gentlemen's. A competition, bringing in the names of streets, provided nVuflh merriment, as well as much bewilderment. The drawing-room and dining-room were given up to the euchre, and wero decorated with beautiful spMng flowers, while tho tables in tlio supper room wero arranged with primroses and whito and yellow narcissi. Mrs. Wilson nild Mi's. .T. P. Luko received the

guests. The former woro a gown of ivory cropo do chino, and Mrs. Liiko was in blaok velvet. Miss Book Was in palo blue; Miss Clark in floral ninon; Miss M'Leall in heliotrope; Miss Powell, a dark velvet frock; Miss Sidfry in black velvet. Biblo School Union., Mr. R. A. Wright, president of tlio Biblo School Union, ocoupied. tho chair ftt a mooting which was held 'in tho manager's room of St. John's ChuTch, Tho secretary's report showed that all tho examiners but 0110 had sent in their results, and those showed a great improvement on late years. The prize-list promised to bo olio of the biggest in tho history of tho union. His Excellency tho Governor had consented to distribute tho prizes at a meeting to bo hekl on Sop-, tomber 12. Owing to Mr. C. 0. Jorgenson, the secretary of the International Biblo Heading Association, having left tho city, ho has resicned his office. The secretary . was directed to send Mr, Jorgenson a let-' tor thanking him for liis services during' the past four years.. A letter -was received from Mr. Archibald suggesting that tho union should join with the Australian schools in arranging for a visit of two ladies from England to give demonstrations of tho modern methods of Sun-

day-school teaching. Tile matter was allowed to stand over pending further information. Two country schools wroto Asking that future examinations should bo held on Saturday afternoon instead of Friday evening. It was resolved to discuss tliis proposal at tho Easter Convention. Y.W.C.A. Notes, Tho servico at tho Young Women's Christian Association to-morrow afternoon will bo conducted by tho Rev. A. T. Brainsby, who will also give tho address. It will bo open to all young womon, and any girls away from home will be welcome at fho tea and sooial following. Miss Helen P. Barnes has returned to Sydney after visiting t'lio associations of Queensland as national organising secretary. Sho is cxpeoted to arrivo in New Zealand at tho end of this month or early In September,. and will take tho lead in tho financial enmpaign at present being planned in the Auckland Y.M.C.A.

The engagement is announced of Miss Flora Brandon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.' do B. Brandon, of Wellington, to ,Mr. F. D. Herrick, of Hawkc's Bay.

A l&rgely-att<mded afternoon, tea was given, by Jlesdume.s Aulin, Clarke, and Moran 011 Wednesday afternoon in the Glee Club's room, Brooklyn, in aid of St. Matthew's Church Guild. The room was decorated with flags and spring flowers, nnd furnished (is a drawing-room. Songs wero sung by Mrs. A. S. Gyles and Alias Lonsdale; a violin solo was played In- Mrs. Malcolm, and piano solos by Mrs. Chapman nnd the Misses Gnskin nnd E. Downes. An interesting competition was won by Mrs. Chas. Morris nnd Mrs. Howard .tones.

A meeting of Iho Women's League of tho Bible-in-St-nte-Schools Lcaguo will bo bold in St. .lohnV Schoolroom, Willis SI reel, on Monday. 'l'lio sp'ykers will be Bishop Sprott, the l!ev. (1. S. Oook, Mr. .1. G. W. Aitken, nnd Canon Garland. Tho Manmvntu Mounted Rifles' annual lwil held on Thursday night was attended by -UN) persons, and was n great sneoi>m. Tho M.C.'s wero Captain Palmer, l.icut. Smith, O.M.'s Jickell, and Butler, and Sovst. I'urwn. Kvory shade of hair can be accurately matched by Mrs. liolloston for Indies who two having switches niado •up.'

Officers' Ball at Napier, On Wednesday evening the second oanwal tall of tho HawkeVßay District Utficons' Club was held in the Garrison Hail. Napier, it was a complete success, and visiters were present lrom several of tho outlying districts. The hall had been very effectively decorated for the occasion witu I llags, foliage, and mirrors, and with tho | gay uniforms worn by the officers and tho softer colours of tho frocks worn by tho feminine portion of the gathering, quito a brilliant sceno was presented. Tile stago had been set aside for tlio supper, and tho tables were arranged with spring llowers' of all descriptions. Slmic of those present were Mrs. Ilurethouse, wearing ping charmouse, with violet ninon overdress J Mrs,. Coleman, in grey channelise, with Spanish laco; Airs. Zielo, sapphire bluo ninotts Mrs. l'\ Von Dadelszen, whito satin, veiled with green ninon; Jlrs. Ivan Logan, palo pink charmonso; Jlrs. ,T. llislop, bluo satin, veiled with.violet ninon; Mrs. Basil Cotterill, roso satin, with overdress of grey ninon; Mrs. Wood, palo green cliarmeuso; Mrs. liingland, roso satin; Mrs. T. C. Moore, pale bluo ninon, embroidered' with roses; Jlrs. Duncan M'Lennan, nattier bluo satin, with beaded overdress of net; Mrs. Dalgleish, black 6atin, with! drapod overdress of black ninon and laco; Mrs. Horbort Colomau, palest pink cliormeuse; Mi>\ 13. J. Dolan, white chariaeuso and laco; Miss K. King (Wellington), yellow charmeuse, with overdress of bi'onzo ninon; Miss llindmarsh, sea green cliormouse. with ooriso sash; Mfes Grant (Woodville), palo yellow ninon, witli touches of ctTiso; Miss Kettle, black cluvrmoiise; Miss Q. Bormiu, white chameuso, with ceriso ninon overdress; Miss St. George (Mastorlon), pink chnrmetiss and laco; Miss D. Bernau, buttoroup sa,tiu and violet sash) Miss l'\ Sandimalni, block velvet and white lace; Mrs. I'. Douglas, white satin; veiled ivitii sapphire ninon; Miss Snodgross, whito ninon; Mrs, Thorp, saxo blue satin; Jlrs. H. 0. JtTiu 1 - laue, pink charmousc, with jewelled overdress; Miss Humphries, whito satin, witlv

touchos of pink; Miss Palmer, palo bluo--charmouse, with black ninon and Reran-; ium pink sash; Miss M'Carthy, green dhariueuso. with mole ninon overdress: Mrs. Ruddock, black elmnivcuise, dm))ca with lacoj Miss Dolbel, palo pink /satin, veiled with grey ninon. Sale of Work In Wesley Hall. Tho salo of work which was organisod and held this week in. Wesley Hall, Tamliaki Street, for tho benefit of missionary work, was productive of very satisfactory linanoial results. It was opened by tho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) on Wednesday afternoon, and continued each cvonini; till Friday, an excellent programme of entertainment having been provided for oach evening, 'l'ho stalls and stallholders wero as follow:—Produce, Mrs. Kuolien; variety stall, the Misses Brittain and Mrs. Montague; book stall, Mr. W. Strong; (lowers, tho Misses Calvert and Isaac; ico Creams, Airs. Gardiner; sweet stalt. Miss Aghes Denton; gentlemen's stall, tho Misses Tiso (2) and Sims; handkerchief stall, Miss Hatch and Miss Bolton; work stall, Mrs. liedstone; cakes, Mrs. Willis; refreshments/ Miss Bortha Keys. Tho en-

tertainment arranged for last evening consisted of a display of olub swinging by tlio Te Aro Mission Class; songs, Mrs. Kennedy and Mr. Thomas Cocks; recitation, Miss A. Uvaus; gloo, the Waiata Quartet Party. Cercle Francalt. Monsieur Dutlou presided at the ordinary meeting of tho French Club, held on Thursday * evening. Tho programino opened with an instructive and amusing paper given by Mrs. M'lntosh, and entitled "Los Franoais dons C'intimlto." Tho lecturer, niter tracing tlio origin of tho Franch race, their Ywornmcnt, and ideals, fjavo several sketches''of tho" do- 1 niestic life of the people, and ended with a patriotic peroration. Tlio discourso of Jlr. J. Noil, which followed, on the subject, "Scenes Stir la Seine," in which' ho described m-any of tho beauty Bpots ill and around Paris, was much appreciated by the largo gathering of member*. Several short speeches wero mado during the discussion which ensued, nnd the two ladies wero warmly complimented.

Tlio following Wellington nurses havo passed tho Stato examination;— Nurses Jl. I'opo, -I. J. Slilclibury, J. 13. Boyd, W. Earle, A, H. Blake, B. S. Greig, anil H. Worder, ,

A juinblo Balo for tlio benefit of the Boys' Institute is to bo held in St. John's Schoolroom next Saturday nflcr--110011, and contributions of all kinds,of articles will be most useful in. helping tiro financial results of the" transaction.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morrison, of "Awa* tootoe," Wairarapa, nro visiting liotorua. Mrs. Monckton. Dempster, of Dunedin, is coming to Wollington shortly to live. Her arrival in this city will lie on undoubted acquisition.to musical circles.

Mm. Skinner was a passenger by the Pateena'for Pichon yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Birlcctt left Wellington vestercfav for tho South Sea Islands. They will probably bo away for four or five weeks.

Lady Stout accompanied tho Chief Justime to I'aluierston oft Monday.

Tho marriago took placo in St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, of Miss D. Matthews and Mr. James T. Wcllwood. Tho ceremony was pcrformod by tho Her,' J. B. lirocklelnirst.

The engagement is announced of Miss Inn C. Caiucron,• only daughter of tho Roy. I'. I*. Cameron, Wnnganui, to Mr. J. C. Maefarlaue, son of Mr. J. Maefarlaue, Clivo Grange, Ilawke's Bay.

Tho ongagemrnt is announced in the "Otago Witness" of Miss Hetty Saul, daughter of Mr. Saul, of Duncdm, to Mr. Arnold Winter, of South Canterbury, also r of Miss B. Huflon, of Wostport, to Mr. J. Mullan, of Wostport.